Brady Patterson is a writer and educator living in Saitama, Japan. They received their BA in philosophy with a focus on ancient Greek religion and phenomenology. Utilizing their passion for language, art, and comparative metaphysics, they are currently extending their research from ancient Greece and India to the philosophy of the Kyoto school. In addition, they hold an MFA in Creative Nonfiction where they wrote three chapters of their manuscript on mythological narrative and identity.
Education
BA Philosophy — University of Guelph
MFA Creative Nonfiction — University of King's College, Halifax
Areas of Expertise
What Plato’s Tripartite Soul Reveals about Human Nature
Plato uncovers a constant tension within us between our appetitive, spirited, and rational natures. The philosopher harmonizes them in service to rationality.
The Divided Line and Levels of Reality in Plato’s Republic
Placed at the climax of Plato’s Republic, the divided line can be seen as the culmination of his metaphysics.